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August 24–27, 2026
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GAO report urges DOE-EM to learn from other countries
Several countries, including Canada, France, and the United Kingdom, recently have taken steps to accelerate the cleanup of nuclear waste. In a new report, the U.S. Government Accountability Office said that these actions should serve as lessons for the United States.
According to the GAO, the Department of Energy’s Office of Environmental Management should “strategically engage with other countries to identify and evaluate alternatives that could help reduce risks and costs or accelerate its cleanup activities.” The report noted that DOE-EM agreed with the recommendation.
Wednesday, June 18, 2025|12:00–1:00PM CDT
Kane
Join us for a special in in-person edition of the ANS Young Members Group Rad Talk series featuring Kirsten Laurin-Kovitz, Associate Laboratory Director Nuclear Technologies and National Security, Argonne National Laboratory. The session will be moderated by Evan Gonzalez, Computational Physicist, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, and Young Members Group Programs Committee Co-chair.
Rad Talk events are designed to provide young members an opportunity to hear valuable insight and career advice from distinguished members of the nuclear community.
Please note that space is limited, so we encourage you to get to the meeting room early.